Metal bridging for floor-joist.



P. H. BEAM. METAL BRIDGING FOR FLOOR JoIsT. APPLICATION FILED PEB, 2, 1913.

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tening devices, and a metal retaining-member secured on the flat portion of the bodymember, said retaining-member consisting of an oblong plate formed with prongs extending upwardly from its opposite side edges and havingr their terminal points bent inwardly, a apted for clutching Wood ioorjoist to retain the body-member in place.

FRED H. BEAM.

Witnesses:

JAMES NICHOLS, l. HERBERT E. Domus. 

